How to stop living off credit cards
Credit card debt is one of the most pervasive forms of consumer financial debt, but there are ways to stop living off their revolving credit.
Missed the tax deadline? Take these steps now
Here are some steps you can take to keep your penalties to a minimum if you were unable to file by July 15.
Should you file for a tax extension? These are the pros and cons
Once you file the extension, you have until Oct. 15 to file your taxes.
Next coronavirus stimulus package could include $5,000 advance of child tax credit
Families are normally entitled up to $2,000 annually in refundable tax credits per each child.
This mortgage rate mistake could cost you thousands
Don’t skimp out on research when choosing a mortgage lender.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payment
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
5 ways to pay student loans that will also save you money
Want to save money on student loans? Here are five ways to get your loans paid down ASAP while reducing the amount of interest that you pay over time.
What are mortgage points — and how do they work?
Mortgage points can save you money, but only if you plan on staying in your home for several years.
3 ways to eliminate credit card debt
The best ways to pay off a credit card bill aren’t complicated - in fact, they’re all about common sense.
Mortgage origination fees: What are they and how to avoid them
Don’t be surprised by loan origination fees at closing.
Here's why you should have more than one credit card
Depending on your finances, goals and general preferences, here are some reasons to consider getting more than one credit card.
Why you should refinance student loans now, according to a financial expert
Low interest rates make student loan refinancing increasingly attractive.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Half of Americans saw their income fall during coronavirus pandemic
Of the respondents whose income dropped, just 17 percent said it's returned to normal.
Student loans for bad credit — here are your best options
There are many student loan options for bad credit borrowers. Learn about them here, including federal loans and private loans.
How to get a $100,000 personal loan
A large loan limits your options, but you can qualify if you meet these requirements.
US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
Coronavirus unemployment benefits set to expire soon — what to do when that happens
Having a financial plan can help when the clock is counting down on unemployment.
Trump hints at 'generous' second coronavirus stimulus check. Here's how much you could get
President Trump signaled Monday that he's open to a second stimulus check for Americans still reeling financially from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.